Economists make predictions about individual behaviour based on the assumption that people exploit opportunities to make themselves better off.The fact that different individuals make different choices when confronted with the same situation implies that this assumption is often violated.

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Different choices can be due to varying preferences, information, or constraints, not necessarily a violation of the assumption that people act to improve their well-being.

Economists Make Predictions About Individual Behaviour Based on the Assumption